If you follow well-known blogs or if you are at least a bit interested in diets, detox or beauty-boost cleanses, then you must have seen the very large amount of articles on smoothies and other beverages made out of fruits and veggies. These smoothies can be found everywhere: in supermarkets, in cafes and can be ordered even online. The only problem is that they may be a little overpriced and not everyone wants to throw a lot of money on a few small bottles of juice, even though they are healthy and benefit the body. Therefore, I thought about coming up with a few smoothie ideas that are simple and made out of fruits and vegetables that can be found very easy. People who know me also know that I drink natural beverages very often, not only because of the great effects they have on the organism, but also for the terrific taste.

The 1st one, which is also my favorite is one of the best known smoothies. A simple google search will give you thousands of results about the great effects this beverage has on health. Thanks to its ingredients, this smoothie is an energy boost, it has a lot of nutrients and antioxidants. It was first prepared in China and was used in treating pulmonary cancer few hundreds years ago. It helps preserve the health of the organs, especially the kidneys and the liver, it inhibits the growth of cancer cells, it has beneficial effects on the circulatory system because it reduces cholesterol, and so on. I could write so many great effects because this drink has sooo many. The main ingredient is the beet, but before you go all “ughhh”, please take my word for it when I say it tastes great, and if you don’t, go try it yourself. My classmates from college used to mock me saying: “Yo, drinking beets again?” (Andreea C. it’s you I’m looking at). Yes, guys, again, it’s awesome, and few of them actually tried it and convinced themselves.

You peel them, cut them in pieces and put them in the blender. In order to be able to drink it, you add water, lemon water, NATURAL apple juice or apple / apricot homemade compote (no added chemicals).

Cucumbers contain a very high amount of water, this helping the body to hydrate. They contain vitamins and antioxidants, help against acidity and are very efficient in eliminating the toxins from the digestive tract.

Spinach, as we all know since we were kids watching Popeye the sailor, helps with hypertension, avitaminosis and anemia.

Bananas, besides tasting so good, have a role in protecting the bones health, fighting the water retention and are a well known source of potassium which is very much needed for the body to work properly.

Probably the easiest one to make, this smoothie is very cool and refreshing. If during summer we can buy these fruits fresh, in the winter we can purchase them in supermarkets, refrigerated. I buy a large amount during summer and refrigerate them at home, but when I run out, I buy them in stores. This beverage is an energy boost, it’s healthy and it is a perfect replacement for the sodas in stores. Berries contain a lot of vitamins, especially the blueberries that help maintain the eye health, prevent premature aging and strengthen the immune system.

An amazing taste, at least that’s my opinion. Energy and vitamin boost. Yes, I said this for each one of them, but what can I do if fruits and veggies offer us this? Who didn’t hear that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” ? Apples reduce the cholesterol, keep the teeth white and healthy, stimulate the imune system and contain the vitamin A that acts like a barrier against the infection of the epithelial tissue.

P.S. I did not write the quantities because it is your choice what to put more or less in the smoothies. Other than the first one, the other smoothies are my own “creation”, so you can change the recipe after your own taste.